Fexofenadine is an antihistamine medication that comes in a capsule or tablet form. It treats and prevents symptoms of allergies like itchy eyes, sneezing and hives. It works by blocking histamine in your body. A common brand name of this medication is Allegra®.

Antihistamine. Inactive Ingredients: Croscarmellose Sodium, D&C Red 28, D&C Red 33, FD&C Blue 1, Gelatin, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, PEG-135, Pharmaceutical Ink, Pregelatinized Starch, Titanium Dioxide.

Allegra Allergy products are made by Sanofi, a global health care company established in 1973.

Directions

1. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take one 180 mg tablet with water once a day; do not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours.
2. Children under 12 years of age: do not use.
3. Adults 65 years of age and older: ask a doctor.
4. Consumers with kidney disease: ask a doctor.

Newer antihistamines like Allegra and Claritin are generally safe for daily use. But allergy medications with decongestants, such as Claritin-D or Benadryl-D, could make your allergies worse with long-term use.

Yes, you can take fexofenadine (Allegra) only when you need it if you have allergy symptoms once in a while. But if you have allergy symptoms on a daily basis, taking it regularly is more likely to give you the most relief from your allergies.

Each capsule contains 60 mg fexofenadine hydrochloride and the following excipients: croscarmellose sodium, gelatin, lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch.

Trials have shown both Allegra (fexofenadine) and Claritin (loratadine) are significantly more effective than placebo (a pretend pill) for reducing symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis, hay fever, and other allergies.

If you want to be sure your allergy medication won't impair your everyday functioning, take it at night before you go to bed - or take fexofenadine (Allegra) (1%–3%), which is the least likely to make you drowsy.

Newer antihistamines like Allegra and Claritin are generally safe for daily use. But allergy medications with decongestants, such as Claritin-D or Benadryl-D, could make your allergies worse with long-term use.

Take the Allegra disintegrating tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse after you start taking Allegra. Never use more than the recommended dose.

While it's generally well tolerated, it may cause side effects for some people. Common Allegra side effects include headache, indigestion, and dry mouth. Very rarely, people may experience drowsiness or fatigue after a dose. Side effects from Allegra are usually mild and can be managed at home.

Non-drowsy - unlike first-generation antihistamines Allegra® Hives reduces hives all day long in the preferred oral form. That's 24 hours of inside-out relief from itching due to hives without the drowsy feeling that comes with first-generation antihistamines.

Newer antihistamines like Allegra and Claritin are generally safe for daily use. But allergy medications with decongestants, such as Claritin-D or Benadryl-D, could make your allergies worse with long-term use.

Typical dosing for Fexofenadine (Allegra) Age 12 to under 65 years: The typical dose is 1 tablet (60 mg) by mouth every 12 hours. Don't take more than 2 tablets within a 24-hour period. Age 65 years and older: Ask your provider.

Stop using fexofenadine (Allegra) to relieve hives and contact a provider if your symptoms don't get better after 3 days of taking the medication or if your hives last more than 6 weeks. There might be a better treatment for you.